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Switzerland Adopts New Disclosure Rules for Synthetic Nanomaterials

In response to a stakeholder consultation in 2017, Switzerland adopted new disclosure rules for some synthetic fibrous or tubular nanomaterials on January 31, 2018.

Commercialization, Nanomaterials, RegulationJames EdeMarch 2, 2018Switzerland Adopts New Disclosure Rules for Synthetic Nanomaterials, ew disclosure rules for some synthetic fibrous or tubular nanomaterials, ChemO, Swiss Chemical Ordinance, Commercialization, nanomaterials, biopersistent, five micrometers, less than one kilogram to more than 100 tonsComment

Don’t miss Vireo Advisors June 11 Workshop on Practical Safety Strategies for Bio/Nano Technology Commercialization at TAPPI 2018!

Vireo Advisors will be hosting a half-day workshop on June 11th, 2018 at this year’s TAPPI Nanotechnology Division Conference in Madison, Wisconsin (June 11-14, 2018) on Practical Safety Strategies for Bio/Nano Technology Commercialization.

Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) in Commercial Products

Manufacturers in Japan are among the first to produce commercial products using cellulose nanofiber (CNF), a material created from biomass which has a low environmental impact in its production and disposal.

AVAPCO, BYOGY Renewables, and Petron Scientech Announce Partnership for ABBA Project

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded AVAPCO (a company of American Process, Inc.), BYOGY Renewables, and Petron Scientech $3.7 million dollars this month to fund phase one of the ABBA project which will “co-produce full replacement renewable jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and Bioplus® nanocellulose from woody biomass”.

Open Access through 2017 of Special Edition of NanoImpact features work of Vireo Advisors and American Process Inc.

The special edition of the journal NanoImpact, A decade of Nanotoxicology Research: Impact on Human Health and the Environment 8th International Congress of Nanotoxicology is available with open access through 2017.

Commercialization, NanoEHS News, Nanomaterials, Risk Analysis, EnvironmentJames EdeAugust 17, 2017special edition of the journal NanoImpact, NanoImpact, Open Access, James Ede, Jo Anne Shatkin, Kimberly Ong, Kim Nelson, Theodora Retsina, American Process Inc, Vireo Advisors, Commercialization, data gapsComment

Japanese firms to begin “nanoforest” fiber production

Marubeni and Chuetsu Pulp & Paper, both Japanese trading firms, announced they are joining to make and sell cellulose nanofibers.

Commercialization, Innovation, Markets, Nanomaterials, NanotechnologyJames EdeJune 29, 2017Marubeni, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper, nanoforest fiber, Commercialization, JapanComment

Inhalation of Cellulose Nanomaterials: Vireo Advisors Safety Spotlight 

In this post, we update our knowledge on inhalation of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) and cellulose nano/micro fibril (CNF/CMF) dusts and discuss best practices for working safely with them.

Commercialization, Environment, Guidance, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Risk AnalysisJames EdeJune 2, 20172016 TAPPI Conferebce on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Inhalation of Cellulose Nanomaterials: Vireo Advisors Safety Spotlight, Vireo, P3 Nano, nanocrystal (CNC) and cellulose nano/micro fibril (CNF/CMF) dusts, CN hazards, worker safety, occupational exposure, Commercialization, roadmap, roadmap of the health and environmental safety of CNs, poorly soluble low toxicity (PSLT) dusts, respiratory protection, occupational exposure limit, Experimental setup, Particle and Fibre Toxicology, NIOSH, Nanotechnology, Efforts by P3Nano on the Safe and Responsible Commercialization of CNs, Günter Oberdörster, Professor Emeritus of the University of Rochester, USDA, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Memorandum of Understanding, Safety Data Sheets for CNC/CNF, Kimberly Ong, Jo Anne Shatkin, James EdeComment

Vireo's Shatkin & Ong Present at Tech Connect 2017

Representatives from research and development companies, governmental agencies, universities, investment firms, and more came together in Washington, D.C. for the annual Tech Connect World 2017 on May 14-17th.

Special Edition of NanoImpact includes Collaborative Work of Vireo Advisors and American Process: "Establishing the safety of novel bio-based cellulose nanomaterials for commercialization"

A special edition of the journal NanoImpact, A decade of Nanotoxicology Research: Impact on Human Health and the Environment 8th International Congress of Nanotoxicology, features the collaborative work of Vireo Advisor's Kimberly Ong, Jo Anne Shatkin, and James Ede along with Theodora Retsina and Kim Nelson of American Process Inc.

Commercialization, Nanomaterials, Environment, Risk AnalysisJames EdeMay 19, 2017journal NanoImpact, Vireo Advisors, American Process Inc, Kim Nelson, Theodora Retsina, Commercialization, safety testing plan, nanomaterialsComment

2016 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials

This year I wore the 5+ year member ribbon at the TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference. Since my first meeting in 2009 (thank you for inviting me Lori Sheremeta!), the meeting has grown from mostly academic reports and basic nanocellulose science to a diverse range of topics on the technologies, applications, characterization and safety!

Commercialization, Events, Markets, NanoEHS News, Nanomaterials, NanotechnologyJames EdeJune 20, 2016TAPPI, NanoEHS News, Nanomaterials, Nanocellulose, Nanotechnology, Networking, Industry, Commercialization, ConferencesComment